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March 2011 recalls

119 recalls were announced in March 2011.

What the numbers show

Critical
1
Severe
59
High
58
Moderate
1

Of the 119 recalls this month scored against our rubric, 1% are Critical, 50% are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

101–119 of 119

  • SevereNHTSA·11V396000·2011-03-01

    Featherlite Trailer Recall for ArvinMeritor Axle Bearing Fire Risk

    Featherlite is recalling 2007-2012 trailers with ArvinMeritor axles because low durability in the bearing system can cause wheel-end fires.

    Product
    FEATHERLITE — FEATHERLITE TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·11V139000·2011-03-01

    Chrysler Recalls 2010 Dodge and Chrysler Vehicles for Ignition Key Defect

    Chrysler is recalling approximately 195,798 model year 2010 Dodge Journey, Grand Caravan, and Chrysler Town & Country vehicles because the ignition key may shift, causing the engine to shut off while driving.

    Product
    DODGE — DODGE, CHRYSLER JOURNEY AWD, TOWN AND COUNTRY, GRAND CARAVAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·11V138000·2011-03-01

    Triple E RV Recalls 2007-2008 Motor Homes Due to Refrigerator Fire Risk

    Triple E RV is recalling 2007 Empress and 2008 Topaz motor homes because the Norcold refrigerator's safety shut-off system may not prevent a fire from hydrogen gas leaks.

    Product
    TRIPLE E RV — TRIPLE E RV TOPAZ, EMPRESS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·11V142000·2011-03-01

    Summit AD40 Van Trailers Recalled for Axle Nut Torque Defect

    Summit Trailer Sales is recalling 2006 AD40 van trailers equipped with ArvinMeritor axles due to insufficient spindle nut torque, which could lead to wheel separation.

    Product
    SUMMIT — SUMMIT AD40
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·11V141000·2011-03-01

    Champion Bus Recalls Vehicles Due to Air Conditioner Fire Risk

    Champion Bus is recalling certain models because a loose fuse in the air conditioner may cause arcing, melting, and potential fire.

    Product
    CHAMPION — CHAMPION, CHAMPION BUS CHALLENGER, AMERICAN CRUSADER, CTS, CRUSADER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·11149·2011-03-01

    Lennox Hearth Products Recalls Natural Gas Log Set Burner Assemblies

    Lennox Hearth Products is recalling Shadowdance natural gas log set burner assemblies due to a risk of carbon monoxide poisoning from gas leaks.

    Product
    Lennox Shadowdance Natural Gas Log Set Burner Assemblies
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·11146·2011-03-01

    FAB/Starpoint Recalls Circo Beaded Door Curtains Due to Strangulation Risk

    FAB/Starpoint is recalling Circo beaded door curtains sold at Target due to strangulation and entanglement hazards. Consumers should remove the curtains and return them for a refund.

    Product
    Circo beaded door curtains
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·11145·2011-03-01

    Baby Jogger Recalls Jump Seats Due to Fall Hazard

    Baby Jogger is recalling Jump Seats because they may not lock into place, allowing children to fall out of the stroller.

    Product
    Baby Jogger Jump Seats
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·11V152000·2011-03-01

    Forest River Tsunami Recalled for Refrigerator Fire Risk

    Forest River is recalling 2000-2006 Tsunami recreational vehicles because the refrigerator's safety shut-off system may not prevent a fire from a hydrogen gas leak.

    Product
    FOREST RIVER — FOREST RIVER TSUNAMI
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·11V151000·2011-03-01

    Volkswagen Recalls 2010 Routans for Ignition Key Displacement Risk

    Volkswagen is recalling 2010 Routans because the ignition key may shift, causing the engine to shut off while driving and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    VOLKSWAGEN — VOLKSWAGEN ROUTAN
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·11V150000·2011-03-01

    MCI Recalls 2011 Motor Coaches Due to Windshield Wiper Wiring Defect

    MCI is recalling 144 model year 2011 motor coaches because incorrectly installed wires may cause windshield wipers to fail, potentially reducing driver visibility.

    Product
    MCI — MCI J4500, J4500C, E4500
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·11V140000·2011-03-01

    New Horizons Recalls 2005 Fifth Wheel Trailers Due to Refrigerator Fire Risk

    New Horizons is recalling one 2005 fifth wheel trailer equipped with a Norcold refrigerator because the safety shut-off mechanism may not prevent a fire from a hydrogen gas leak.

    Product
    NEW HORIZONS — NEW HORIZONS FIFTH WHEEL TRAILER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighCPSC·11147·2011-03-01

    Tommy Bahama Recalls Mini-Candle Travel Sets Due to Burn Hazards

    Tommy Bahama is recalling approximately 1,800 mini-candle travel sets because the flame can spread to the wax, posing a burn risk. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    Mini-Candle Travel Sets
    Category
    Consumer Product
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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